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DConline™
Iowa Chiropractic Assistant Course (s) FAQ
How much does the course
cost?
Is this course approved?
What are the requirements for successful completion?
Do I receive a certificate?
How do I receive a login ID and Password?
How is Distance Education different from a regular
face-to-face class?
How long do I have to complete the course?
What is the refund policy?
What computer equipment do students need to take an
online course?
Do students have to be an expert in computers to take
classes this way?
How do I register for a course?
How will my credit hours be recorded and reported?
Do I need a text book?
How do I access my online course?
How much time will I need to devote to my online classes?
Who do I contact if I have any problems or
questions?
What happens if I am bumped off the internet while I am
working through a course?
Do I have to do the course all in one sitting?
Can I return to a course after I have taken it to
refresh my memory or use it as a resource?
How do I successfully complete a course?
What if I fail the examination?
Do I need to record the time I've spent in the course?
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How much does the course cost?
Course 1 - Iowa Chiropractic Assistant Active Care
Receive six hours of continuing education online and the DConline™ Active Care
Practical Skills Manual to assist you in documenting the required six hours of
supervised active care practical skills experience.
Cost: ICS Member: $129.00 / Non Member: $179.00
Course 2 - Iowa Chiropractic Assistant Passive Care
Receive six hours of continuing education online and the DConline™ Passive
Practical Skills Manual to assist you in documenting the required six hours of
supervised physiotherapy practical skills experience.
Cost: ICS Member: $129.00 / Non Member: $179.00
Course 3 - Iowa Chiropractic Assistant Complete -
Iowa Chiropractic Assistant Active and Passive Care This course includes both of
the courses described above.
Cost: ICS Member: $229.00 / Non Member: $279.00
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Is this course approved?
These courses train IOWA Chiropractic Assistants with an approved curriculum
that leads to a certificate of training through a CCE approved chiropractic
college.
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What are the
requirements for successful completion?
All three must be done for successful completion of the IOWA Chiropractic
Assistant course(s):
1. Your online time must total six or twelve hours depending on the course you
are enrolled in.
2. Score 75% on the online examination(s).
3. Complete the practical skills manual. These manual(s) document your skill
proficiencies and the practical training hours you receive from your supervising
doctor.
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Do I receive a certificate?
Upon successful completion of the course requirements, a certificate of
completion from a CCE approved chiropractic college will be issues to you. You
will also be listed in a registry of people who have completed the coursework.
The certificate will be personalized with your name and is suitable for framing.
Please allow two weeks for the certificate to arrive. There may be a fee for
additional or duplicate certificates.
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How do I receive a login ID and Password?
Upon successful completion of the registration process these will be issued and
sent to you by e-mail.
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How is Distance
Education different from a regular face-to-face class?
An Online Educational course "simulates" a traditional classroom. Students from
geographically dispersed areas begin courses at the same or different times. On
the website syllabi, assignments and activities are fully explained in detail.
Students are not required to be on the web at a specific time. Your learning
experience is very self-directed regarding when you access the course work.
Student's activities may include reading text, watching instructional videos,
visiting websites, completing exams, and participation in threaded discussions.
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How long do I have to complete the
course?
The CA course must be completed before the term ends. The first term ends July
01, 2009. Terms are six months long. It is the responsibility of the enrollee to
complete their course work in the term they are enrolled in.
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What is the refund policy?
DConline has a "No Refund" policy. It is the responsibility of the learner to
complete the course materials in the term you have enrolled in. There are no
refunds of tuition fees for non-completion of coursework.
To be considered for a refund the request must be submitted in writing. Refunds
will only be considered if:
1) The refund request was submitted prior to the student starting their second
contact hour (minute 61) of the course work AND
2) The request for a refund is received within three days of the "first
available access" of your course. The first available access is defined as the
day your registration process was completed and you became a student with access
to your course.
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What computer equipment do
students need to take an online course?
To take full advantage of the interactivity of the courses, the following system
profiles are required: Note: Courseware cannot be accessed using Web TV
1. A computer with internet access. High speed works better than dial up.
2. An e-mail address that can be checked regularly. Free e-mail accounts are
available through gmail, yahoo, and hotmail.
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Do students have to be an expert in
computers to take classes this way?
No, however, you need to know how to use a computer to navigate a web browser,
save and retrieve files, and connect to the Internet.
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How do I
register for a course?
You register through the DConline registration page @ www.DConline.us. The
registration process is simple and straightforward. You can pay your tuition
online and gain immediate access using our secure server. If you wish you may
also use a check that is mailed to DConline, 3578 Hartsel Drive, Unit E Number
414, Colorado Springs CO 80920.
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How will my credit hours be recorded
and reported?
Your online time is added up for you. The practical skills time is verified by
your doctor. DConline's Iowa CA coursework is accredited through a CCE approved
college. Upon completion of your course requirements, DConline notifies the
college and you are then sent a certificate of completion.
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Do I need a text book?
There is no required textbook for this course. Reading recommendations are
suggested throughout the course.
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How do I access my online course?
Your course will be accessible over the World Wide Web using any computer with
an Internet connection. When you register and pay for your online course, you
will be given a unique login ID and password. Do not share these with others.
Your personal login ID and password gives you access to your courses.
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How much time will I need to devote
to my online classes?
People generally have the misconception that because a course is online, it will
not be as challenging as the live version. In fact, just the opposite is true.
In many cases students say that online courses are more challenging than
face-to-face classes. Although these online classes do not take place in a
traditional classroom, you can expect to invest as much, if not more, time and
energy to successfully complete an online course. Just like in the traditional
classroom, online students complete assignments, take tests, and participate in
discussions. You must spend at least six or twelve hours in your course
depending on which course you enrolled in. The main benefit is that you do it on
your own schedule!
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Who do I contact if I have any
problems or questions?
There is technical help available 24 hours a day. If your problems are technical
(relating to technology, not content based), you may contact eCollege for
support 24/7/365! Let your instructor know if you are having problems with the
course content. This is done by e-mail.
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What happens if I am bumped off the
internet while I am working through a course?
All you need to do is log back in and continue where you left off! You do
not need to go back through materials you have already studied, although you can
review these materials if you wish to!
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Do I have to do the course all in one
sitting?
You can log on at any time, for as long or as short a period of time as you
wish. Your total time must meet the hour requirement for the course. Feel free
to take as much time as you need to complete the course work, within the term
you signed up for, there is no maximum time.
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Can I return to a course after I
have taken it to refresh my memory or use it as a resource?
You will be able to return to a course only during the term you are enrolled. If
there is a reference you wish to save you can typically print the materials, but
you may not not redistribute the materials.
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How do I successfully
complete a course?
To successfully complete the course you will complete an open book online
evaluation at the end of the course materials. You must log the correct time
within the course. The questions are in a Multiple Choice or True/False format.
You will also have practical skills evaluated and taught by your doctor. All
three of the following must be done for successful completion of the
Chiropractic Assistant course:
1. Your online time must equal the number of hours you need for classroom,
depending on the course you are enrolled in.
2. Score 75% on the online examination(s).
3. Complete the practical skills manual. These manual(s) document your skill
proficiencies and the practical training hours you receive from your supervising
doctor.
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What if I fail the
examination?
Your test will be evaluated to identify what course area(s) you need to revisit.
You will then be directed to revisit the applicable references for additional
study. You will then be allowed to retake the examination at no additional cost.
DConline has certified over 900 CAs across the United States. No student is
allowed to fail the course because they did not pass a test on the first try!
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Do I need to record the time I've
spent in the course?
The course software will clock the amount of time you spend reviewing the class
materials. You do not need to do anything, DConline will record that for you.
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